Written by Tate, told by Angela.
My work assignment this week was teaching English to two Afghani women. Hannah came with me three of the four days and really helped with their children while we tutored. Each day I learned more about them as they learned colors, money, time, and household objects. On Thursday, as we were getting ready to go, we were asked to stay for a meal. As we entered into another apartment, it was immaculant and beautiful with gorgeous rugs and lovely wall paintings. They spread a cloth on the floor. On it placed marinated chickens,cucumber tomato salad, a pasta bean dish, chilled cans of sprite, and amazing afghani naan (There's a better name but I can't think of it).
I was humbled and over whelmed by their generosity. As who knows how difficult it was to get the groceries (neither of them has a car) or how much of their living income it cost them. All week long when we asked them questions they would answer as best they could. When we were talking after this meal however, they became very animated. As we admired their home and cooking they told us " In Afghanistan, no cook, no clean, no husband." They even stood up to tell us " Husband, mom visit to see this one cook. This one clean. If no cook, no clean, no husband. No read, write, ok. No cook, no clean, no husband." I think they were saying, they had all the necessary skills to be successful adults where they came from. Here the rules have changed and they're having to adapt quickly to a different set of circumstances.
I love the chance to get to know them a little bit and to help them transition into this country. Most of all I am so glad that New City is here long term to be apart of their lives. It's such a privilege to be able to help a little and know that it's a apart of something bigger.
Location:North Hodiamont
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